Streamers Forum

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The innovative summit to navigate the streaming world!

Program details

Key Dates: 18 May 2025 | See Schedule

Access: Marché du Film badge holders

Main Venue: Plage des Palmes (Goéland Beach, Croisette)

Target Audience: Streaming & VOD Professionals, Distributors, Sales Agents


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Step into the forefront of the Streamers Forum — an exclusive series of conferences designed to provide the latest insights on the ever-evolving streaming landscape.

This much-anticipated summit in Cannes brings together industry leaders and innovators to explore the future of streaming — from content strategy and audience engagement to the rise of FAST and AVOD models.

Through a focused lineup of keynotes and expert-led panels, the Forum offers practical insights into the shifting dynamics of production, distribution, and monetization in the digital age.

Developed with the support of media entrepreneur Serge Hayat, the Streamers Forum has welcomed major platforms such as Disney+, Max, MUBI, Prime Video and Pluto TV, providing a vibrant space for exchange — and ultimately helping professionals navigate change and seize new opportunities in the global streaming ecosystem.

Presenting the 2025 expert streamers joining us in Cannes!

Join us on 18 May at the 2025 Streamers Forum to explore what’s ahead for global streaming platforms!

This year’s lineup will feature headline sessions from Prime Video, Max, and Crunchyroll. From theatrical breakthroughs and platform milestones to the global rise of anime, get ready for insider perspectives, first-look reveals, and future-forward insights straight from the teams shaping tomorrow’s screen culture.

Here’s what’s in store:

  • Prime Video steps into the limelight with an exclusive conversation on their first French theatrical production, Ma Mère, Dieu et Sylvie Vartan, and a behind-the-scenes look at the Amazon Original Carjackers. Expect key insights from the teams at Gaumont, Amazon MGM Studios, and Egerie Productions.
  • Max celebrates a milestone year in France! Clément Schwebig, President at Warner Bros. Discovery, will reflect on Max’s game-changing launch and share what’s ahead as the platform prepares to conquer Germany in 2026.
  • Crunchyroll brings the anime wave to Cannes. Senior VP Mitchel Berger dives into how anime is capturing hearts globally, shaping Gen Z & Alpha culture, and turning passion into a worldwide lifestyle.

World Class Speakers and Attendees

Our esteemed lineup includes streaming experts, such as Sahar Baghery (Head of Content | Prime Video France), Thomas Dubois (Head of Originals | Prime Video France), Gaëlle Mareschi (Director of Development & Production | Netflix France), Sara May (Director of Film Acquisitions | Netflix France), Guillaume Colboc (Producer | Gaumont), Marine Forde (Head of Film Production | Gaumont), Eric & Nicolas Altmayer (Producers | Mandarin & Compagnie), María José Rodríguez Pérez (Head of Spanish Amazon Originals | Amazon Studios), Mark Albela (Executive Producer | Federation Entertainment), Daniel Benmayer (Director & Producer), Monty Sarhan (CEO | SkyShowtime), Maria Rua Aguete (Senior Research Director, Media & Entertainment | OMDIA), Olivia Jollet (Executive VP & International General Manager | Pluto TV), Kévin Deysson (Director of Original Productions | Disney+ France), Julia Tenret (Director of Acquisition & Programming | Disney+), Clément Schwebig (President Western Europe & Africa | Warner Bros. Discovery), Efe Cakarel (Founder & CEO | Mubi), Dafni Bechtsi (Founder & CEO | Cinobo), Mathias Noschis (Film Marketing Strategist | Alphapanda) and Joan Sala (Co-Head Acquisitions | Filmin)

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